Bad

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

audio

foolhardy - Ignoring obvious dangers

Ed's stockbroker told him that it was foolhardy to invest all his money in a startup that had not shown any ability to make a profit.

verb

See noun

1202 of 1478

Bad / Unfriendly

audio

quip - Make a witty remark

At the comedy roast, the host quipped about everyone on and off the stage and made everyone laugh.

adjective

1203 of 1478

Bad / Weak

Url audio

moribund - In a dying or near-death state — no longer active or effective — stagnant or declining.

The moribund patient was kept alive by machines in the hospital’s intensive care unit.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

Url audio

ruse - A ploy or stratagem used to manipulate a situation in one's favor, often by hiding one's true intentions or motives.

His apparent offer to help was just a ruse to get access to her personal information.

noun

1205 of 1478

Bad / Small

audio

hovel - A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling

Almost hidden behind the foliage was a worn-down hovel that provided little more than a roof over somebody's head.

adjective

1206 of 1478

Bad / Confused

Url audio

feverishly - In a highly excited or frantic manner, often due to intense emotion or urgency.

He searched feverishly through his bag, trying to find his lost passport.

verb

1207 of 1478

Bad / Aggressive

audio

wrangle - To have a long and complicated dispute

Even after a year, the senators wrangled over the health-care legislation.

verb

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Bad / Afraid

audio

quaver - To shake or tremble one's voice while speaking, typically because of nervousness or emotion

Todd's voice quavered as he suddenly realized he was speaking to a thousand people in the audience.

adjective

1209 of 1478

Bad / Stupid

Url audio

silly - Showing a lack of logic, reason, or common sense; often in a playful or harmless way.

It's silly to worry about things that are out of your control—focus on what you can change instead.

verb

1210 of 1478

Bad / Delay

Url audio

impede - To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.

His lack of experience may impede his chances of getting the job.

noun

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Bad / Nervous

audio

fuss - A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest

The baby would make a fuss every time his parents would try to take a picture of him.

noun

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Bad / Attack

audio

showdown - A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute

In the Wild West, a final showdown between the good guys and bad guys was how they settled their differences.